UNDERSTANDING VISITOR BEHAVIOUR IN SCIENCE MUSEUM

Science is one of the important school subjects. It allows one to develop critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving skills. The science of today is the technology of tomorrow; hence it is an important subject to study. Suter, Larry E. (2014), supported that student attendance at science museums finds that student achievement in science and mathematics is somewhat higher for those students who visited science museums frequently during the school year or summer. The main aim of the study was to analyze visitors' perceptions about Nehru Science Centre with respect to its activities and educational programmes. The data was collected from Data was collected from 100 students and 100 general visitors of Nehru Science Centre. Outcome of the study revealed that, most of the respondents both students and other general visitors of science museum clearly indicated that they found the various exhibits and activities of Nehru Science Centre either good or an excellent. It means they were happy with the way the scientific exhibits are placed in science museum. It clearly indicates that they found the exhibits and activities educationally effective and valuable.